VoiceXML Browser Brings Speech Recognition to Millions of Asterisk Users LumenVox Speech Recognition Software Integrated in I6NET's VXI* 3.1

I6NET announced today the release of VXI* 3.1. VXI* enables thousands of existing VXML applications to run on the Asterisk PBX platform, and new speech recognition solutions to be built affordably.
"The release of VXI*, powered by the LumenVox Speech Engine, allows the large pool of VXML developers to run existing speech applications on the Asterisk platform or to develop new ones that are standards-based," commented Bill Meisel, president of TMA Associates and Publisher & Editor of Speech Strategy News. "The widespread use of the Asterisk platform presents an opportunity for VoiceXML developers to increase adoption of speech solutions in cost-sensitive markets. And who isn't sensitive to cost?" [click heading for more]

LumenVox Deploys At General Motors

San Diego-based LUmenVox, a provider of speech recognition software, announced this morning that it has successfully implemented the firm's speech recongition software in a General Motors product. According to LumenVox, its product has been implemented as part of a speech-enabled, in-car voice dialing systems for GM's ChevyStar product, in Venezuela, Columbia, and Ecuador. GM's ChevyStar is a in-panel car security system and hands-free dialing device. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed. LumenVox said the deal came as part of a product designed by Redmond Software, a software and systems integrator.

LumenVox Speech Engine Achieves Compliance with BroadSoft’s BroadWorks® Platform

LumenVox today announced that it has achieved interoperability validation of its Speech Engine on the BroadSoft BroadWorks® VoIP application platform. BroadSoft's application software enables service providers to deliver hosted PBX, mobile PBX and SIP and IP business trunking services.

BroadSoft’s service provider customers can now use speech recognition technology in conjunction with BroadWorks for enhanced customer service and better business efficiency. [click heading for more]